Bedtime Mindfulness

Come bedtime, it seems as though Mr. Pumpkin or Miss. Pumpkin has suddenly recharged their batteries. Instead of snuggling up in bed and settling to sleep, it is like someone has quietly hit the restart button.

In this book I would like to introduce you to the wonderful topic of dream journeys for children. In a world full of stress and hectic, we are all grateful for a little distraction and a little relaxation for in between. It's not just us adults who feel this way, our children also need some time out from the stresses of everyday life every now and then. Because of their openness to fantasy and creativity, children are particularly good at immersing themselves in a fantasy world. As parents, you can take advantage of this ability and create a dream trip together as a special family time.

Dynomike’s day is off to a rough start, and it only seems to be getting worse by the minute. A series of early-morning mishaps and nearly being late for school leaves him stressed and worried that the entire day will be a disaster. Luckily, the bus driver senses Dynomike’s distress and gives him a magic tool to calm down, refocus, and start thinking his way to a better day. All of us have bad days from time to time.

Do you want to access the deepest states of relaxation? Are you looking for a resource that will enable you and your child to sleep better at night? Yoga nidra, or the “sleep of the yogis” is an accessible meditation practice that cultivates well-being on multiple levels. This simple practice of guided, deep relaxation promotes authentic rest.

Arlo the lion is exhausted. He just can't drop off, no matter what he tries. It's either too hot, or too cold; too loud or too quiet. But then he meets Owl. She can sleep through the day, which isn't easy when most other animals are awake! Will Arlo ever get any rest? Perhaps his new friend has some special tricks she can teach him.

Jungs sind neugierig und jedes Abenteuer ist aufregend genug, um selbst erlebt zu werden. Wären da nicht manchmal die eigenen Gefühle, die die kleinen Abenteurer ausbremsen. Angst, Traurigkeit und Ausgrenzung entgegenzutreten erfordert eine große Portion Selbstbewusstsein. Sich selbst zu behaupten und für andere einzutreten erfordert wiederum Mut. Eigenschaften, die es Jungs leicht machen, die großen Abenteuer der Kindheit zu erleben. 

Does your kid struggle with stress, anxiety, or peer pressure? Here’s how meditation can help your child regain his/her lost confidence and live a happier life! Take a moment to think about your child’s daily life. Lost in a fast-paced world of social media, gadgets, videogames, school pressure, bullying, and competition, your little one might be entrenched in his/her negative thoughts. Now you can finally help your child unlock the door to his/her emotions and reap the immense health benefits of meditation for children.

Meditation for kids is not a taboo anymore. Hundreds of studies have shown that children who meditate regularly show more compassion, self-control, and generosity. The three meditation tracks in each audiobook were written and recorded by a licensed professional.